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Product Description Butcher's Abnormal Psychology, has long been considered one of the most authoritative and comprehensive texts in the field. This edition presents the most current and in-depth information about biological influences on the entire spectrum of behavioural abnormalities. It also includes multicultural studies and phenomena, which offer an integrative view. Extensive case studies of individuals with various disorders are included throughout; some are brief excerpts, others are detailed analyses. These cases bring disorders to life, and remind students of the human factor that is so intimately a part of the subject matter of this text. The abundance of research discoveries surfacing in the field today has broadened our understanding of psychopathology, improving upon therapies and treatments practiced just a decade ago. The goal of this book is, and always has been, to present to students these exciting discoveries and to offer the most thoroughly researched and up-to-date analyses of psychopathology. The First Canadian edition of Abnormal Psychology has been thoroughly updated with hundreds of new research references, many of those citing first class Canadian research, to accurately reflect the ever-changing field, the prevalence of disorders and the treatment programs offered in Canada today. Review The authors are prominent authorities in the field of abnormal psychology and this lends expertise and credence to the knowledge shared in their original text. The Canadian adaptation is an enhancement of the existing text and provides familiarity to Canadian post-secondary students with its illustrative examples and relevant legal and ethical examination of mental health issues.- Dr. Sandy Jung, Faculty Instructor, Department of Psychology, Grant MacEwan College The chapters I read suggest a very good Canadian text here. Other “Canadianized” texts have included Canadian research for the sake of itself. I don’t see that here. So far, it builds on the fine basic perspective of the original. I certainly intend to adopt it… - Dr. Douglas Wardell, Department of Psychology, University of Alberta About the Author Steven Taylor was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, where he completed an honours undergraduate degree and then a Master’s degree in clinical psychology. He then completed a PhD in psychology at the University of British Columbia. He is currently a professor and clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, and is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy. He serves on the editorial board of several journals including the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. He has published over 220 journal articles and book chapters, and 18 books on anxiety disorders and related topics. Dr. Taylor has received career awards from the Canadian Psychological Association, the British Columbia Psychological Association, the Association for Advancement of Behaviour Therapy, and the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. He is a Fellow of several scholarly organizations including the Canadian Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. His clinical and research interests include cognitive-behavioural treatments and mechanisms of anxiety disorders and related conditions, as well as the behavioural-genetics of these disorders. Martin Antony, Ph.D. was born and raised in Toronto. He completed his Ph.D. in 1994 at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Currently, he is Professor and founding Graduate Program Director and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at Ryerson University in Toronto. He is also Director of Research at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre at St. Joseph's Healthcare in Hamilton, Ontario, and President of the Canadian Psychological As